PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly accomplished Certified Scrum Master with 9+ years of successful IT work

experience supporting multiple clients. Results-driven and motivated, skilled in SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. Passionate about delivering high-quality products, understanding business needs, and managing expectations. Proficient in time management, technical analysis, and innovative problem-solving. Self- motivated, quick learner, and adaptable team player with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Microbiology

(Introduction to Bacteriology, Research

Methods, Advanced Bioconductor)

Catholic University of Cameroon

CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER

SAFe CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER

CISA

COMPTIA SECURITY+

PMP Certification (Effective shortly)

SKILLS

//Technical Skills

AWS Cloud

Azure DevOps

Confluence/ Wiki

Jira

Jira Align

Kanban Boards

Microsoft Office Suite

Service Now

Trello

AGILE CONSULTANT

SCRUM MASTER

PROJECT MANAGER

NKUITABONG

ACHALEKE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AGILE CONSULTANT

AT&T Dallas, TX 3/2022 - Present

• Coached and mentored multiple engineering teams, fostering a lean mindset and proficiency in agile techniques while emphasizing Scrum values and principles.

• Led the transition to SAFe, collaborating with partners to implement SDLC methodology and optimize the operating model for improved project delivery.

• Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily scrum, release reviews, and code demos-retrospectives, driving effective collaboration within the Scrum team.

• Collaborated with product managers to define project scope, objectives, and priorities, aligning them with business needs for successful outcomes.

• Monitored and reported on Scrum team metrics, utilizing KPIs such as burn- down charts, burn-up charts, velocity charts, cumulative flow diagrams, cycle time, and sprint reports, ensuring transparency and tracking progress.

• Coordinated deployments to the AWS cloud, working closely with DevOps teams to promote efficient practices and seamless collaboration.

• Conducted regular retrospectives, identifying process improvements and implementing changes to enhance team performance and project delivery.

• Maintained and updated project documentation, including Confluence/Wiki, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information for development operations.

• Assisted in identifying dependencies and risks, proactively addressing potential challenges to minimize disruptions.

• Developed and maintained scrum boards to track the work process, optimizing value flow using tools such as the Program Board and Kanban Boards. SCRUM MASTER

Humana Louisville, KY 2/2018 – 1/2022

• Orchestrated valuable ceremonies, ensuring optimal team and organizational outcomes

• Engaged with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to understand needs.

• Assessed and improved IT compliance, aligning with industry standards and regulations.

CONTACT

Tel: 407-***-****

ad0nap@r.postjobfree.com

Dallas, TX, USA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define features, stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Ensured meticulous detailing in JIRA, enabling smooth execution and delivery.

• Responded promptly to user and technical inquiries, providing comprehensive insights.

• Aligned strategy and execution across teams, fostering synergy and alignment.

• Promoted a culture of continuous integration and excellence in agile practices.

• Kept management informed of important developments and risks.

• Guided SAFe initiatives through coaching and meticulous story tracking.

• Delivered impactful agile presentations, effectively communicating insights.

• Facilitated PI planning, breaking down features and ensuring seamless iteration loading.

SCRUM MASTER

Bank of America Charlotte, NC 2/2016 – 3/2018

• Coordinated deployments by proactively gathering data prior to deployment.

• Facilitated team scrum ceremonies, empowering teams with clear objectives.

• Advocated for teams in scrum of scrums, effectively managing interdependencies.

• Mentored product owners in crafting well-defined and impactful features.

• Guided team through successful transition from Waterfall to Agile methodology.

• Led daily standup, backlog grooming, sprint retrospective, sprint demo, and sprint planning meetings.

• Empowered team to accurately estimate stories based on complexity, volume, and effort.

• Created transparent dashboards in Jira, providing visibility into team's progress.

• Authored and delivered agile process documentation to inform and align the team and organization.

• Coached individuals and teams in continuous improvement and adoption of agile practices.

• Fostered a shared understanding of process, work in progress, and collaborative agreements.

• Prepared comprehensive weekly project status reports, adhering to established practices and timelines.

• Challenged and motivated individuals and teams to strive for continuous improvement.

• Shielded the team from external distractions, enabling focused and productive work.

SKILLS CONTINUED

//Professional Skills

Agile Techniques:

Backlog Refinement

Burn-down Charts

Burn-up Charts

Code Demos-Retrospectives

Collaboration

Continuous Integration

Cycle Time

Deployment Coordination

DevOps Collaboration

Feature Definition

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Lean Mindset

Metrics Monitoring

Project Documentation

Project Scope

Release Reviews

Risk Assessment

SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Scrum Ceremonies

Scrum Values and Principles

Sprint Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Story Tracking

Subject-Matter Expertise

Team Collaboration

Velocity Charts

Leadership:

Conflict Resolution

Excellent Communication

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Change Management

Excellent Communication

Prioritization Techniques

Strategic Planning

Reports and Documentation:

Agile Application Lifecycle

Management (ALM)

AWS, AI, Big Data, API

Data Analysis, KPI Dashboards

Kanban

Project Implementation

SAFe, PI-Planning

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